Guwahati: BTC Chief, Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president and key architect of the Bodo peace process, Hagrama Mohilary, on Saturday publicly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure full implementation of the remaining clauses of the Bodo Peace Accord, asserting that incomplete execution continues to limit the aspirations of the Bodo people.
Addressing a large gathering at the Sarusajai Sports Complex during a major state-level event, Mohilary said, “Dear Prime Minister, kindly implement the remaining clauses of the Bodo Peace Accord,” drawing attention to unresolved commitments under successive peace agreements.
Recalling the long journey of the Bodo political movement, Mohilary referred to the historic February 10, 2003, peace accord, which led to the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
The agreement marked a turning point after decades of violence, granting administrative and political autonomy to the Bodo people within Assam.
He further highlighted the significance of the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, signed between the Centre, the Assam government, and former insurgent groups, which transformed the BTC into the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
The accord aimed to bring permanent peace, widen autonomy, and accelerate development by integrating armed groups into democratic governance.
While acknowledging that the 2020 agreement substantially reduced violence and ushered in a phase of relative stability, Mohilary stressed that several provisions remain unfulfilled. These include clauses related to enhanced autonomy, constitutional safeguards, institutional empowerment, and promised development initiatives.
“Peace on paper is not enough. The spirit of the accord must reflect in people’s lives,” Mohilary said, indicating that delays in implementation risk weakening public trust in negotiated settlements.
His remarks were made during cultural performances, including the Bagurumba dance, and the inauguration of infrastructure projects, giving context to his appeal at a nationally observed event.
Political observers note that Mohilary’s statement reflects growing concern among Bodo leaders that historic peace agreements must move beyond symbolism and deliver tangible outcomes such as economic growth, identity protection, and administrative empowerment.